That Which Doesn't Kill You, Just Fucks With Your Mind

Something I Didn't Know

I felt a pair of lips touch my cheek so I opened an eye to see Chris grinning. I turned over on my back and found his eyes.

"I got you coffee." He set the cup of Starbucks on the nightstand and sat by my side. The bed sank and my body rolled towards his. I hugged his waist and groaned.

"I don't want to get up."

"Then don't." He laughed and got up. "I'm going to shower." I nodded and he left the room. I heard the bathroom door shut and I finally pulled myself out of bed. Since Chris was using the bathroom, I settled with washing my face at the kitchen sink. The slightly cold water felt good on my skin and I sighed. I grabbed a towel and patted it dry. I suddenly remembered Ricky and looked towards the couch. He was still asleep and breathing slow. He had the blanket wrapped around him and his small shoes were underneath the coffee table. I smiled and left for a cigarette. I glanced at the clock before I left and had guessed Claire was at work by now.

The light blue sky surrounded the complex and very few people walked down the street. I inhaled the deadly yet calming smoke and closed my eyes. I didn't have a plan in mind for today and I wasn't really about ready to make one. I just wanted to sleep all day, not moving, not thinking, just nothing. I took another drag of my cig as the front door opened.

"Chris is looking for you." Ricky said gravely and sniffled. He lit his cigarette and stared out towards the street. I opened the door to find Chris.

"There you are!" I kissed him and invited him out with us. He made a slightly disagreeable face but walked out anyways.

"I'll smoke away from you." I blew my smoke in the direction away from Chris and grinned. He laughed and slapped the non existent smoke away with his hands. Ricky chuckled softly and continued to watch the cars.

"What do you guys want to do today?" Ricky spoke into the air and waited for one of us to catch the question.

"I was thinking of sleeping all day to be honest." I laughed. "But I'm down for whatever you guys want."

"Hmm. Let's go to the mall I guess. I don't know." Chris chuckled and wrapped his arms around me. I nodded and glanced at Ricky. Instead of agreeing, it seemed like he was glaring in our direction.

"Rick, are you okay?" I asked softly.

"Yeah, yeah." He chuckled. "Just really tired. But let's get ready for the mall."

We walked inside and I let Rick shower first. I showered last and we drove to Ricky's so he could get some new clothes. When that was done, we finally pulled into the crowded parking lot of the mall. I stopped by my work and seductively walked towards Raven.

"Hey bitchhhhh." I dragged out the last word and put out my fist. She pounded hers against it and grinned.

"Hey asshole. Enjoying your day off?"

"Hell yeah I am."

Chris and Ricky had walked off to explore the store and we watched from the counter. Chris grabbed a pair of boobs from the shelve and tried them on. Ricky and I laughed as he made his way towards me.

"Hey Raven." He smiled and rubbed his "boobs" against me.

"Ew get those away from me." I laughed and shoved him away lightly.

"Come on, you know you want them." Chris squeezed them and Ricky laughed.

"No way." Raven smirked from behind the counter and winked at us.

"Babysitting I see?" Chris flipped her off and walked back to Rick.

"Somewhat. Mostly hanging out. When do you get off so you can join."

"Fuck, I wish. Stuck here all day. Brynn is at some wedding shit or whatever so Mikey and I are on duty. Thankfully you're here tomorrow." She winked and I rolled my eyes.

"Yeah unfortunately." I looked around for Chris and Ricky and assumed they had gone to the back room with all the more sexual items. I laughed and turned back towards Raven.

"Such creeps." She whispered and laughed. I nodded my head. "So tell me what's happened. Has he remembered yet?"

I shook my head. "No not yet. Weird thing is, he was talking about it yesterday. We were having a smoke and he was telling me how he remembers me but can't remember my face or name. I was like 'are you kidding me'. I mean I didn't say that but I thought it." I shifted my weight on the counter and sighed. "I wish he would but if he doesn't I guess that's fine."

They came back out and pointed towards the door. I nodded and sighed. "Well I guess I'll catch you later. Call me!" I kissed her cheek and jogged out to catch up with my friends.

I found them playing with puppies through a window and I pinched Chris's butt.

"Hey love."

"Oh my gosh can we get this puppy?!" He squatted down and made kissy faces at the bulldog. She licked the window in return and I smiled.

"I would but I kind of have a child named Foxy. Remember her?" I laughed and Chris groaned.

"But she's not a puppy!"

"She used to be." I said laughing and walked off. They followed reluctantly I excused myself for the bathroom. I washed my hands and made sure my hair looked good before walking back out. Chris and Ricky had seemed to have been talking but they stopped once I opened the door.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Chris shot back. I widened my eyes and said okay. I exhaled and awkwardly suggested we see a movie. They agreed and I bought us tickets. We found our seats and settled in.

I could feel the awkward tension between them but I tried to ignore it. I held Chris's hand and slightly leaned on Ricky. He didn't move away or even react. I assumed it was okay and tried to focus on the movie. But I couldn't. I couldn't help but think something had happened and the both of them were deep in thought right now.

Especially Ricky.